You’ve switched to Linux, and now you’re ready to start listening to music and watching video. But — oh no — the file won’t play! This is a moment that surprises many new Linux users. Your Windows and Mac OS […]
You’ve switched to Linux, and now you’re ready to start listening to music and watching video. But — oh no — the file won’t play! This is a moment that surprises many new Linux users. Your Windows and Mac OS […]
Under ideal circumstances, printing on Linux will just work. This is true whether you’re using a USB cable or connecting over a network. Linux detects my HP Envy 4500 automatically and prints over the network without my having to hunt […]
It’s a fact of computing: apps are going to nag you to update. These shouldn’t be ignored, though, as updates often carry security patches, bug fixes, and new features that make the software more useful. We’ve talked about the essentials […]
Have you ever wished there was an “Undo” button for everything you do? I certainly have. In fact, sometimes I catch myself trying to press Ctrl+Z while writing on paper. Reverting your operating system to a previous state without consequences […]
Windows 10 has been perhaps the most successful Windows ever. It’s faster, more feature-packed, and more secure. But it’s a mixed bag. Microsoft is thirstier than ever for users’ private data, and it is acting more hands-on than ever before. They […]
You’re looking for a new PC, but you don’t have the $ 1000 or so for a solid, reliable workhorse. To cut costs, you could either build your own, or look for a low cost alternative. Oh, and you have […]
For some Linux users, performance is king. Whether they’re using a computer that’s old and slow and just need to get the most out of it, or if they’re using a brand-new, high-performance system and want to dedicate all of […]
You must know by now that Linux is vastly improved as a gaming platform, thanks in no small part to SteamOS and the Steam client. The state of play now is that you can choose from around 50 top-end videogames […]
Linux Mint website hacked, Apple calls for a Government commission, Snapchat’s new temporary custom geofilters, Facebook’s video birthday wishes, and meta-lego building. Linux Mint Website Hacked Beware of hacked ISOs if you downloaded Linux Mint on February 20th! https://t.co/cexMF2USWS — […]
Android phones, and Linux desktops and servers all share a common ancestry. They’re all based on a common kernel, and share common utilities and components. Whenever a security vulnerability is found in these areas, the contagion is massive, and hundreds […]